Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. John wrote to his wife while traveling and working as a judge. In this letter, he mentioned a case of horse theft he was involved in and told her about the weather and his health. The letter ended with him writing about a vote on a new constitution and how fortunate he and his wife were that so many of their children were still alive. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."

Description: Letter from May P. [Frear] to her grandmother, Sarah Osterhout. She wrote her grandmother to let her know how she and her family were doing. The letter mentioned photographs that May had taken and she promised to send one to Sarah. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. Sarah Osterhout. Sen."

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his niece, Sally Osterhout. He wrote her after receiving a letter a couple weeks prior. He was glad to hear his mother was well and told Sally what was happening with John and his family. He mentioned some of the cases he was working on, his children's schooling, and how his wife had recently come down with a pneumonia.

Description: Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She sent news of how she and their children were faring while John was away. She mentioned how she had been sick the last week and that they were anxious for his return.

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote at length regarding an assault case he worked as a judge for, including the verdict for the accused. He ended his letter wishing his wife well.

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. In his letter, he went into detail about his travels, what he did during his time in town, and his work as a judge. He told her that in some of his cases there were papers missing or partially destroyed.

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to let her know about how his work as a judge was progressing. He included information about his accommodations and speculated about the idea of raising foal.

Description: Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote about work that was being done around their home, including gathering wood and field work. In the letter, she mentioned how she and the children were getting along while he was away and that she hoped he would return home soon.

Description: Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote about how their son, Paul, had been feeling ill recently and that their other children were feeling fine. Included in the letter were pieces of daily news.